Now well into its third decade, Defence Helicopter's unrivalled reporting is respected and read by those involved in military and parapublic aviation. From the strategists to the pilots who fly the missions, from airframe researchers and developers to weapons and equipment users and designers. We also feature 'after-action' reports from those who were there, read by those who may soon take their place. DH informs, analyses and provides the facts.

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Dipping inHelicopter manufacturers and acoustics systems suppliers are responding to the requirements of regional navies in Asia- Pacific looking to build up a littoral ASW capability, Richard Scott reports.

The new seekersRecent conflicts have identified a need for a lightweight, affordable precision weapon that can easily be integrated with in-service rotary-wing platforms. Grant Turnbull explores the world of guided rockets.

Light and lethalThe scout/light attack helicopter market is heating up, with a number of manufacturers offering aircraft that fit the role. Jim Dorschner provides a timely update.

FACE valueConcurrent with the development of a next-generation rotorcraft, the US military is looking to field a common avionics architecture that is modular and open, and can be used across the Future Vertical Lift family of aircraft. Tony Skinner examines progress to date.

Search trendsThe maritime environment presents a number of challenges to the successful operation of helicopter-mounted radar. Tom Withington explores how industry is helping to overcome these.

Enduring powerThe new breed of Mi-8/17 Hip has benefited from Russia’s current large-scale domestic military procurement drive while continuing to garner healthy export orders. Alexander Mladenov looks at the type’s recent evolution to find out why.

Pole positionWith Poland a presenting a lucrative opportunity for helicopter OEMs, PZL-Swidnik president Krzysztof Krystowski speaks to Tony Skinner about why he believes his company is best positioned to fill the country’s rotorcraft requirements.

Defence Helicopter is part of the rotary division in Shephard's internationally renowned publishing portfolio.

DH has circulation of over 9,200 and each printed copy has a 5 times pass on readership. (Adestra Readership Survey 2010).

Circulation has been further enhanced with the launch of our new free digital editions service.

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